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Twickenham pubs in early closing fear ahead of Rugby World Cup | |
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Twickenham pub and bar owners have criticised police for announcing they would close at 22:00 BST on the night of an international rugby match. | |
The Met's advice meant some licensed businesses missed out on the benefits of Saturday's England v France game. | |
Twickenham business owner Rob Heyward described it as "a disgrace" and said it could affect licensees if the same happens during the Rugby World Cup. | |
Richmond Council said the closures were part of a voluntary arrangement. | |
The Metropolitan Police made a stadium announcement during the World Cup warm-up match which England won 19-14 to say people may not be admitted to venues after 22:00 in an attempt to "try and ensure the impact on local residents and the community was kept to a minimum". | |
But landlord Barbara Wardell said some of her fellow publicans closed their doors at 22:00 at the request of the police and "lost out on massive amounts of money". | |
Mr Heyward, a member of Kings Cross Steelers rugby club, said: "It suits the police but it doesn't suit local businesses. I think local businesses should be allowed to take advantage of the opportunity it provides." | |
The brewery Fuller's, which runs some venues in the area, also raised concerns about the legislation and the impact on hospitality and tourism. | The brewery Fuller's, which runs some venues in the area, also raised concerns about the legislation and the impact on hospitality and tourism. |
Managing director Jonathon Swaine said: "We have dealt with post-rugby crowds for decades and we have no intention of stopping now. | Managing director Jonathon Swaine said: "We have dealt with post-rugby crowds for decades and we have no intention of stopping now. |
"With the Rugby World Cup just round the corner, we should be gearing up to show British hospitality at its absolute best, not putting up the closed signs." | "With the Rugby World Cup just round the corner, we should be gearing up to show British hospitality at its absolute best, not putting up the closed signs." |
Richmond Council said Saturday's actions were part of trialling policing options for the tournament, which it would review. | |
Twickenham will host 10 games during the tournament which begins on 18 September, including most of England's games, both semi-finals and the final on Saturday, 31 October. | |
In 2014, the Home Office relaxed licensing laws across the country during the football World Cup in Brazil to allow pubs and bars to open until 01:00 BST due to the differing times zones. | In 2014, the Home Office relaxed licensing laws across the country during the football World Cup in Brazil to allow pubs and bars to open until 01:00 BST due to the differing times zones. |
But it stipulates that any guidance it offers is at the discretion of the local authority. | But it stipulates that any guidance it offers is at the discretion of the local authority. |